In 14 U.S. states, bystanders can legally intervene when animals are trapped inside hot vehicles. Here’s what you need to know on.natgeo.com/3WjBsnv

Scientists have long argued that the blood donation restrictions are discriminatory and unscientific. Now, eligibility will be determined using individual, risk-based questions regardless of gender or sexual orientation on.natgeo.com/43jpe0t

Hummingbirds have the fastest metabolisms on Earth. Some need to visit 2,000 flowers a day just to keep going

The hybrid between a wild African cat and domestic kitty are undoubtedly beautiful and playful. They're also banned in some places on.natgeo.com/3WmRehm

The ancient art form has existed for thousands of years. In that time it’s been outlawed, used in religious ceremonies, and celebrated as a symbol of love on.natgeo.com/3IuGYh8

Fish, tropical fruit and comforting noodle dishes are all on the menu in Taiwan on.natgeo.com/45bBEcm

Most plants split water molecules to generate energy. Now, we have a clearer picture of exactly how they do it on.natgeo.com/3OrirNQ

Tucked beyond New Mexican mountain ranges, the Gila Wilderness area is a rugged and raw place, where visitors can experience nature on its own terms on.natgeo.com/42TxJ2x

Zar Gama Pass, the highest vertical climb in Tibet, China.

Lodgings that commune in some way with nature are more popular than ever, but some travelers want to be close to the wild without giving up amenities. Here are 10 lodging options to celebrate America’s wild landscapes on.natgeo.com/3MM9Cx0

We’ll never know what was written on the first Vindolanda tablet found in 1973. But since then, more than 1,800 similar tablets have been found, and they’re recognized as some of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures on.natgeo.com/3q2hbGS

Raccoons earned a bad reputation from their devious actions in our neighborhoods. But they’re smart enough to use us and our resources for their own good on.natgeo.com/3Wtar0R

Native to Asia, the Jorō spider is rapidly colonizing the East Coast. It’s also the most timid spider on record on.natgeo.com/43lcg22

The fall of Rome may have rocked Europe, but around the globe ideas and civilizations were flourishing on.natgeo.com/3MOWKWU

In a world full of post-workout recovery drinks, many endurance athletes turn to chocolate milk. Here’s why—and what it means for you on.natgeo.com/42V2nbK

Head to this former seat of Ottomans and kings to find extraordinary landscapes, an emerging food scene and exuberant nightlife on.natgeo.com/3oiV0Mi

With highways navigating remote mountains, lake shores and vast tracts of wilderness, Canada is the quintessential country for an unforgettable road trip. Here are six spectacular routes on.natgeo.com/3OxUc0B

The fact that there are snappers in the once notoriously polluted Chicago River tells a vital story about the health of our waterways on.natgeo.com/3BNTTXT

The Mexican gray wolf was on the verge of extinction in the 1970s. On the latest episode of #OverheardNatGeo, hear how biologists and a Texas trapper joined forces on an ambitious plan that continues today to save the iconic predators …

Scarlet macaws feed on wild almond trees, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.